Uro (trucks) facts for kids

Uro is a Spanish company that makes strong, all-wheel-drive vehicles and trucks. Their name, "Uro," means "aurochs" in both the Galician and Spanish languages. Aurochs were a type of large, wild cattle that used to live in Europe. The company is based in Santiago de Compostela, a city in Galicia, Spain.

The main company, Urovesa, was started in 1981. It was founded by a group of people who used to work for another vehicle company called IPV. They quickly became well-known for making tough 4x4 trucks. These trucks were used for things like fighting fires in the countryside and for construction work in Spain.

Since 1984, Uro has been an approved supplier for the Spanish Army. The Spanish Army uses more than 2,000 Uro vehicles. One of their most famous vehicles is the URO VAMTAC. VAMTAC stands for "Vehículo de Alta Movilidad Táctico," which means "High Mobility Tactical Vehicle." This vehicle has a powerful 190-horsepower Steyr diesel engine. Most other Uro vehicles use Iveco engines.

Uro VAMTACs have been very important for Spanish soldiers in different international missions. These include operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Lebanon. The Royal Moroccan Army has also ordered many VAMTACs, along with Iveco trucks. This big order is worth 200 million euros.

Since 1991, a company called Uromac, which is part of Urovesa, has been making smaller vehicles. They produce small dump trucks and off-road forklifts in Castropol, Spain. The Spanish Army also uses these vehicles.

What Vehicles Does Uro Make?

Uro makes several types of vehicles for different uses.

VAMTAC: The High Mobility Vehicle

The VAMTAC is one of Uro's most famous vehicles. It is designed to move easily in tough places. It is used by armies for many different tasks.

Vam-TL: Another Strong Vehicle

The Vam-TL is another type of vehicle made by Uro. Like the VAMTAC, it is built to be strong and reliable for demanding jobs.

F3 and M3 Trucks: For Civilians and Military

Uro also makes a series of trucks known as F3 and M3.

• The F3 is the civil version, meaning it is used by regular people or companies for things like construction.
• The M3 is the military version, designed for army use.

See also

In Spanish: UROVESA para niños